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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Initially tested in Johannesburg, South Africa: 1 month old to 12 years old Broselow predicted within 10% of weight in 63.6% x length or height (cm)] There is a great review article that lists many other weight estimation formulae. link] Lubitz DS, Seidel JS, Chameides L, Luten RC, Zaritsky AL, Campbell FW. Broselow does not.

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PEM POCUS Series: Soft Tissue Ultrasound

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Her symptoms started 1 week ago as a scratch which progressively got more red and painful. Pediatric Soft Tissue POCUS Ultrasound Technique Figure 1. Cellulitis with cobblestoning Video 1. Abscess with irregular borders and surrounding cellulitis E. Superficial abscess with well-circumscribed borders Table 1.

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PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Lung Ultrasound

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Technique Positioning and Probe Figure 1: Younger children can sit in their parent’s lap and give a hug for lateral and posterior lung scanning. The patient should be in a position of comfort: supine, sitting, or in parent’s lap (Figure 1). Identify anatomical landmarks on ultrasound (Figure 3, Video 1).

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Coaching for Faculty: The Secret to Unlocking Professional Success

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It should be no surprise that academic clinical educators are at high risk for burnout, stalled career advancement, and abandonment of academic medicine altogether [1, 2]. This Journal of Graduate Medical Education article “Choosing When to Advise, Coach, or Mentor” [PDF] provides a succinct review [3]. In short, no.

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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

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mental status, urine output, capillary refill) is more important than an actual goal PERMISSIVE HYPOTENSTION IN PTS WITH TBI Brotfain E et al. mental status, urine output, capillary refill) is more important than an actual goal PERMISSIVE HYPOTENSTION IN PTS WITH TBI Brotfain E et al. Richards JE et al.

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Congestive Heart Failure and Sepsis: A Closer Look at Fluid Management

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Article: Vaeli Zadeh A, Wong A, Crawford AC, Collado E, Larned JM. Guideline-based and restricted fluid resuscitation strategy in sepsis patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis [published online ahead of print, 2023 Aug 9]. Am J Emerg Med. 2023;73:34-39. 2.89, p = 0.01. times more intubations and 2.15

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – July ’23

Don't Forget the Bubbles

We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or allow you to keep a finger on the pulse of paediatric research. You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews Reviews and opinion articles Point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric nephrology. 2023 Jun 1.

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